MELISSA PEELE, MSW

* ***** *****, **********, ** 23703

Phone: 757-***-**** Email: adyhzq@r.postjobfree.com

Education:

Master of Social Work, Norfolk State University, May 1998

Concentration: Clinical Track

Bachelors of Science, Old Dominion University, August 1995

Concentration: Human Services Counseling with Minor in Sociology

Professional Experience:

August 2020-present Adjunct Instructor (part-time)

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)- Online MSW Program

Provides online instruction to MSW students utilizing Canvas.

Provide feedback on assignments and postings.

Provide weekly announcements to students regarding upcoming assignments/projects.

Meet all designated course instruction guidelines.

Grade assignments and return grades within two weeks after the due date.

Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours during weekdays.

Participant in discussion boards and engagement as applicable.

Hold weekly virtual office hours for individual or group consultation.

April 2016- October 2022 Triage Consultant

Beacon Health Options-Military One Source, Chesapeake, VA

Conducts comprehensive professional assessments of user’s need for core EAP and work/life services such as: counseling, parenting, legal, financial, employment assistance, emotional well-being, relationships and communication.

Maintains sensitivity, compassion and respect for military service members and their families.

Ensures consistency of service regardless of installation, location or any other factor.

Documents all cases into the Military OneSource (MOS) Case Management System.

Monitors all research, referrals and additional materials sent to users/customers.

Takes on special projects, as requested, based on business needs.

Handle high risk calls to include suicide prevention, domestic violence and child abuse with professionalism and in accordance with established protocol.

October 2014- May 2023 Non- profit Organization Founder/Executive Director

Firm Foundation of Virginia, Inc., Portsmouth, VA

Developed and executed business plan

Marketed and developed community partners and supporter for the organization

Developed a donor base and solicited community support

Created curriculum and operating manuals for organization

Developed short term and transitional handbooks for clients

Provided oversight of overall operations of the organization.

Supervised staff, volunteers, and interns.

Provided Orientation and mandatory trainings to staff (as applicable).

Provided administrative and financial oversight of operating expenses.

November 2013-October 2014 Intensive In-Home Supervisor/Counselor

LEVOC Family Services, Franklin, VA

Performed clinical assessment for clients

Completed reassessments for clients needing to remain in mental health skill building program

Conducted the initial screening, intake and diagnostic impression to identify treatment needs

Completed Initial and Continued Stay KePros for clients

Supervised up to ten in-home and mental health skill building staff

Reviewed and edited progress reports, service plans, monthly and quarterly reports

Conducted supervisory and quality assurance field visits

Conducted staff meetings and trainings

Provided direct counseling services to clients and their families to stabilize at risk behaviors that could result in out of home placement

Provided 24 hour crisis response services

Completed documentation of services in the form of progress notes, case presentations, monthly reports and serious incidents reports (as needed)

Prepared written discharge summary and plan

September 2009- August 2014 Regional Independent Living Consultant

United Methodist Family Services- Project LIFE, Virginia Beach, VA

Provided training and technical assistance on Education and Training Vouchers Program, Casey Life Skills Assessment tool, and transitional living plans.

Provided training and technical assistance resources and tools to assigned local departments of social services, Regional Specialists and other stakeholders on Permanency for Older Youth.

Conducted presentations and promotes the Project LIFE Program, and other ILP engagements to advocate for the community needs of the program.

Provided coaching, technical assistance and support to adults and youth ages 14-21 around Virginia’s Independent Living Program

Provided best practice approaches to assist youth and adults working with youth in achieving permanency

Collaborated with local departments of social services to improve National Youth in Transition Database(NYTD) federal requirements

Partnered and collaborated with the local department of Social Services staff and supervisors to impact the successful transition of youth from foster care.

Assisted in planning and carrying out state Virginia Youth conferences.

Developed effective professional relationships to obtain cooperation and participation of diverse parties in project activities

Frequently traveled throughout the region to fulfill the requirements of the grant.

July 2005- September 2009 Special Needs Adoption Worker

United Methodist Family Services, Virginia Beach, VA

Completed training for PATH certification and co- facilitated training for foster to adopt parents

Conducted child specific recruitment for children with the goal of adoption

Completed necessary steps to finalize adoptions in accordance with the Code of Virginia

Completed adoptive home studies and training for potential adoptive parents

Provided on-going post adoption services to adoptive families

Coordinated searches for adult adoptees and distribution of non-identifying information

Facilitated individual therapy sessions.

Worked collaboratively with internal and external professionals to coordinate services for youth and families.

Educated youth, families, providers, and community members.

Participated in program Quality Improvement (QI) team

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